Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer – Public Works Department

The Village of Lombard is accepting resumes for the position of Civil Engineer in the Public Works Department. The Civil Engineer performs a variety of municipal engineering functions, including overseeing maintenance and capital improvement programs for roadways, traffic signals, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities; reviewing development projects and permits; and addressing business and resident inquiries related to transportation and engineering matters.

The Civil Engineer leads and participates in multi‑disciplinary project teams and coordinates with other departments and agencies on local and regional projects. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Public Works.

Duties:

• Conducting transportation studies pertaining to all modes of transportation, including the Village’s roadway network and traffic signal system, neighborhood traffic and parking, transit, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Managing maintenance and capital improvement projects through all phases from concept to completion, including budgeting, coordination with consulting engineers and in‑house staff, design, review, approval, permitting, construction, inspection, and final close‑out
• Additional responsibilities include interacting with residents, property owners and businesses to address transportation and engineering‑related concerns and providing support to various boards and committees

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related transportation field
• Three or more years’ experience supporting civil engineering projects (related internship experience may also be considered)
• A valid State of Illinois Driver’s License
• Additional years of experience with municipal engineering projects are a plus
• An Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred, but not required

Desired candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills and knowledge of project management principles. Also important to this position are computer skills, report preparation experience, and experience interacting with the public and/or with project stakeholders.

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

The salary range for the position is $77,506 to $131,693. Salary and placement within the range will be commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience.

The Village of Lombard provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, life insurance coverage, RHS & flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Please visit our website to view the full job description, hiring requirements, and application instructions. All candidates should forward an application and their resume via our online application system at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The position is open until filled.

No phone calls. The Village will contact any applicants that are selected for an interview.